Is the social security contribution base the average salary?

Social security payment base, also known as social insurance payment base, is the basis for insured units and insured persons to pay social insurance premiums. Social security should be paid according to the actual income of employees, and the salary of employees determines the payment base of social security. However, the base of social insurance payment has a lower limit, which is generally 60% of the local social wage in the previous year. This lower limit is generally higher than the local minimum wage.

Legal objectivity:

"Interim Provisions on Payment of Wages" Article 3 The term "wages" as mentioned in these Provisions refers to the wages paid by the employer to the workers in various forms according to the stipulations of the labor contract. Article 5 Wages shall be paid in legal tender. Payment shall not be made in kind or negotiable securities instead of money.